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Nevada Rural Housing Authority: Home at Last Program (tax credit)

Josh Talayka | January 3, 2010

The Home at Last Program Is a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program that provides a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit equal to 20% (for loans over $190,000) or 30% (for loans under $190,000) of the interest paid on a mortgage loan. This credit is given to the homebuyer every year as long as they live in the home. This tax credit will provide an estimated annual savings of $2,000 a year per household.

FAQ on the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA)

Josh Talayka | September 28, 2009

The following FAQ may answer some of the concerns you may have on the new HERA mortgage requirements and how they will affect the timeline of your real estate transaction.

The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC)

Josh Talayka | September 28, 2009

FannieMae and FreddieMac adopted the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) in 2008 in order to reinforce, protect, and enhance the overall integrity of an appraiser’s valuation process. This code of conduct became effective on May 1, 2009.